GODFREY — Mayor Michael McCormick announced Monday his intention to seek reelection to a third term.

McCormick, a former business owner, has served as mayor since 2009 and has emphasized economic development and lowering property taxes.

“We’ve worked hard to expand village growth, especially along the [I-255] corridor and the business district, all while continuing to provide for the safety of our residents and protect the quaint quiet neighborhood lifestyle that our residents, and I, love,” McCormick said in a prepared statement.

McCormick served as trustee before becoming mayor. Under his tenure as mayor, the village hired an economic development director, launched a facade improvement program, and attracted a Wal-Mart and several new businesses.

McCormick also oversaw the development of an emergency operations plan and a program aimed at providing address numbering services to the disabled, elderly and veterans.